Official Offseason Thread

[Slippyjms]

It is note worthy to mention that Neck was signed on Nov 4th which is before the 5th day after the last World Series game thus nullifying his auto no trade protection given to Free agents signing.

Neck is 10/5 though I’m pretty sure.

 

[Horsehide Harry]

Glad Braves weren't involved with the Dodgers. I would have hated a Wright for Wong trade.

I mean, C'mon. 2 Wongs don't make a Wright.

 

[Southcack77]

Glad Braves weren't involved with the Dodgers. I would have hated a Wright for Wong trade.

I mean, C'mon. 2 Wongs don't make a Wright.

One pun too many.

 

[UNCBlue012]

All I know is that Joc had a 138 WRC+ against righties over the last two years. Dude would be a fantastic fit in the lineup and perfectly fine as a corner outfielder.

 

[Carp]

Glad Braves weren't involved with the Dodgers. I would have hated a Wright for Wong trade.

I mean, C'mon. 2 Wongs don't make a Wright.

 

[BedellBrave]

 

[bravesfanforlife88]

Word is the cubs are still talking about a Bryant deal heading into spring training with multiple teams

 

[salmagundy]

Word is the cubs are still talking about a Bryant deal heading into spring training with multiple teams

With 3 of the NLB East teams be mentioned as possible trade partners

 

[Enscheff]

Bryant for a package centered around Riley and an arm still makes sense. Now that the OF is a bit crowded, Ender makes a good bit of sense as well.

 

[jpx7]

Bryant for a package centered around Riley and an arm still makes sense. Now that the OF is a bit crowded, Ender makes a good bit of sense as well.

So long as he’s healthy, I think Ozuna–Inciarte–Acuña is a much better regular OF against RHP than Ozuna–Acuña–Markakis. But, if the Cubs would prefer Riley+Inciarte to Riley+arm, the Braves might prefer the former package for both salary reasons and to free up said arm for another trade.

 

[jpx7]

**** you bitch

Useful!

 

[TURBO]

Someone needs a timeout

 

[Southcack77]

Bryant for a package centered around Riley and an arm still makes sense. Now that the OF is a bit crowded, Ender makes a good bit of sense as well.

I forget what the cubs are trying to accomplish in trading Bryant.

 

[Snowman]

I forget what the cubs are trying to accomplish in trading Bryant.

Aren't they another team, like the BoSox, who's ownership is demanding they reset the luxury tax?

 

[Enscheff]

I forget what the cubs are trying to accomplish in trading Bryant.

They are a team with a closing window of contention that needs to turn 2 years of an expensive star into many years of cheap good players to avoid the need for a true rebuild.

Riley and an arm like Wright are precisely that.

The Cubs FO has shown almost zero ability to maintain a contender even in the medium term, so I can’t imagine they will navigate this tricky period of the contention cycle well.

 

[weso1]

They are a team with a closing window of contention that needs to turn 2 years of an expensive star into many years of cheap good players to avoid the need for a true rebuild.

Riley and an arm like Wright are precisely that.

The Cubs FO has shown almost zero ability to maintain a contender even in the medium term, so I can’t imagine they will navigate this tricky period of the contention cycle well.

They have the perfect cover to move him now thanks to the grievance. And his value may tank if he has another bad year defensively.

 

[Snowman]

We signed Tomlin to a minor league pact, so the offseason is now complete.

 

[Skeeter31]

Hamels has shoulder discomfort and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks.

 

[clvclv]

Hamels has shoulder discomfort and will be re-evaluated in 3 weeks.

Welcome back to the rotation Newk.

 

[Southcack77]

Prolly need an official spring training thread.